Location

Northallerton (just over six miles), has a variety of shops, restaurants, public houses, cafes, supermarkets and regular market. There is a hospital, and a golf course on the outskirts at Romanby, a couple of primary schools and a secondary school. Northallerton station, on the East Coast main line, has direct links to all major cities including London (2 hours 30) York (20 mins) Newcastle (45 mins).

Thirsk (just over six miles) is a busy market town with independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafes. There is a also a cinema, swimming pool, gym and arts centre. The rail station at Thirsk supports Grand Central (London Kings Cross about two hours) and Transpennine (York, Leeds, Manchester airport) trains.

There are excellent golf courses at Thirsk and Northallerton with many others nearby. Regular racing fixtures take place nearby at Thirsk, Ripon, Catterick, Wetherby and York.

The recently upgraded A1 is just 10 minutes away and the nearby A19 offers fast access to the north east’s towns and cities. S Leeds, one of the UK’s largest commercial centres, is only around 44 miles away, with the desirable cathedral city of York within 30 miles whilst Ripon (12 miles), Northallerton (3 miles) and Harrogate (25 miles) are all also nearby.

Leeds Bradford Airport is around 40 miles away, providing national and international holiday and business flights.

York (about 31 miles), Harrogate (about 24 miles) and Leeds (about 40 miles) are all within easy reach.

There are multiple private and state education opportunities nearby including Queen Mary’s School, Ampleforth College, Cundall Manor, Aysgarth School, Ripon Grammar and St. Peters School.

Please note all distances and travel times are approximate.

Description

Set back behind the village green, accessed by a private residential road, Boat Garth is a picturesque village house. The property dates back to the early 19th century, originally three cottages it has now been reconfigured and extended to create a spacious family home.

The ground floor boasts two spacious receptions rooms to the front of the property, both feature exposed oak beams and wood burning stoves.

The kitchen has been extended and remodelled by the current owners to create a fantastic and light open-plan space with room for a dining table and seating. Sliding doors open to the terrace and westerly facing garden beyond. The kitchen features extensive fitted units, a range oven, granite worktops and central island unit. Just off from the kitchen is a useful downstairs wet room with shower, WC and washbasin.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, two of which benefit from en suite shower rooms and a house bathroom. All rooms have built-in storage and their own delightful views.

The property has a generous gravelled driveway providing parking for several cars in addition to an integrated single garage and extensive garage/ carport providing excellent storage space, or parking for further cars.

The front garden is lawned and sits behind a mature hedge, affording a great deal of privacy. The sunny rear garden is formed of terraced areas with a sweeping lawn leading down to the Rive Swale. A raised decked area runs along the side of the garden culminating in a seating area enjoying spectacular river views.